Restoring facial superfacial muscular aponeurotic system defects after permanent fillers removal using fascial and SMAS grafts: a preliminary study
ConclusionsThis study shows promising aesthetic outcomes and high patient satisfaction at 6 months after simultaneous facelift and permanent filler removal with volume defect correction using various local tissue grafts. Larger studies with longer follow-ups are warranted to further assess these reconstructive techniques for significant SMAS defects resulting from improper permanent filler placement.Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Ethnic Variation in Lower Face Anthropometry on Facial Computed Tomography Scans for Patients Seeking Facial Feminization Surgery
Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is the most common form of facial gender-affirming surgery. One of the current knowledge gaps is the understanding of racial group differences in baseline craniofacial norms for transgender and nonbinary patients. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Nghiem H. Nguyen, Jeremiah M. Taylor, Kelly X. Huang, Kaavian Shariati, Jose M. Chevalier, Meghan N. Miller, Brendan J. Cronin, Justine C. Lee Source Type: research
Comparison of Different Suture Techniques on Nasal Soft Tissue Envelope to Prevent Supratip Deformity: A Histologic Study
ConclusionsIn this study, it was concluded that surgical methods using sutures in the supratip region reduced scar thickness in a rabbit model, and these surgical methods had similar levels of effectiveness.No Level AssignedThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each submission to which Evidence-Based Medicine rankings are applicable. This excludes Review Articles, Book Reviews, and manuscripts that concern Basic Science, Animal Studies, Cadaver Studies, and Experimental Studies. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online In...
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - April 18, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Reconstruction of soft tissue defects of the Achilles region: a simple algorithm through a lateral approach
ConclusionsPeroneal artery perforators are safe for the elevation of a perforator-based flap. In case of no suitable perforator, it is possible to harvest a db-PB flap through the same surgical incision. EPAP flap can be used as rescue-procedure after harvesting a propeller PAP flap. For small-to-moderate defects, a lateral approach provides a reconstructive armamentarium that ranges from the propeller perforator flaps, to those extended up to peroneal artery to the distally-based peroneus brevis muscle.Level of EvidenceLevel IV, Therapeutic Study (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Extreme —Super obesity and panniculectomy: bipolar radiofrequency scalpel assisted surgery as a valuable option for the most challenging cases
ConclusionsBRS assisted panniculectomy with minimal undermining is a valuable option for patients with extreme or super obesity. At the time of dissection, minimizing undermining and using BRS could make the operation safer and therefore extendable to a larger cohort of patients.Level of evidence: Level IV, Therapeutic; Risk/Prognostic. (Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery)
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Genetics Plays an Increasingly Important Role in the Management of Plastic Surgical Patients
Genetics has played an increasingly important role in patient management over recent decades, with innovations improving the care of diseases ranging from breast cancer to sickle cell disease. This is also the case in plastic surgery, where genetics informs patient care and offers promising treatment opportunities (Table 1). Already, plastic surgeons leverage genetic innovations to supplement management decisions for some conditions including craniosynostosis, cleft lip and/or palate, and Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, among others. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Dominic J. Romeo, Kaan T. Oral, Dillan F. Villavisanis, Jinggang J. Ng, Meagan Wu, Benjamin B. Massenburg, Jesse A. Taylor Source Type: research
A Minimally Invasive Hybrid Procedure to Correct Pectus Arcuatum
We report the results of a minimally invasive hybrid procedure to repair pectus arcuatum. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Etienne St-Louis, Jean-Martin Laberge, Hussein Wissanji, Sherif Emil Source Type: research
“Impact of Marijuana on Masculinization Top Surgery Postoperative Complications: Single-Surgeon Single-Institutional Experience”
Given recent efforts to legalize and decriminalize recreational marijuana, its use has become increasingly common in patients seeking plastic and reconstructive procedures, including gender affirming surgery.1 Although the use of cannabis has generally been considered lower risk than other recreational substances, recent studies have suggested it may still be associated with an increased surgical complication rate.2 Moreover, individuals undergoing chest wall masculinization may exhibit higher rates of anxiety, depression, and marijuana usage. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: John B. Park, Daniela Lee, Oluwaseun D. Adebagbo, Maria J. Escobar-Domingo, Johsua A. Bloom, Jose Foppiani, James E. Fanning, Adam M. Tobias, Bernard T. Lee, Ryan P. Cauley Tags: Correspondence and Communications Source Type: research
Neuromuscular Choristoma-Associated Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis of the Brachial Plexus: Additional Evidence to Support a Nerve-Driven Mechanism
We have recently described circumferential nerve involvement of neuromuscular choristoma associated with desmoid-type fibromatosis (NMC-DTF) in cases involving the sciatic nerve, supporting a nerve-derived mechanism for the DTF. We wondered whether a similar growth pattern occurs in cases involving the brachial plexus (BP). (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Andres A. Maldonado, Tomas Marek, B. Matthew Howe, Stephen M. Broski, Jodi M. Carter, Robert J. Spinner Source Type: research
A Leap Forward
I am thrilled to share this Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America issue focused on male facial rejuvenation. It is a leap forward to devote an entire issue to a heretofore underrepresented focus area. For many years publications focused on methods to restore a more youthful appearance to the aging female face. With this issue we cast a wide net and explore in depth the myriad of options to rejuvenate the male face. From the latest advances in hair transplantation to injectables to implants to surgical approaches tailored to the needs of men, this issue covers the entire spectrum of options. (Source: Facial Plasti...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Lisa E. Ishii Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Male Facial Rejuvenation
The rise in popularity of facial cosmetic enhancement for men has been spurred on in part by increasing social media awareness. Traditionally, men have been fearful not only of looking unnatural but also for undertaking procedures that they may deem to be uncommon for their gender. However, today with online media celebrating many men revealing their natural transformations, those barriers are quickly falling away. This past year I have performed almost as many facelifts in men as in women. Conversely, I also perform almost as many hair transplants in women as in men, perhaps for similar reasons of stigmas or unawareness f...
Source: Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Samuel M. Lam Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Maximising venous outflow in DIEP flap breast reconstruction with SIEV jump grafts to address intraoperative venous congestion
Dear Editor, (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Petko Shtarbanov, Xavier Chalhoub, Ahmed Yassin, Dariush Nikkhah, Shadi Ghali Source Type: research
Response to: “Impact of adjuvant radiochemotherapy on free flap volume in head and neck reconstruction still needs to be further verified”
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to transparently discuss our recently published work in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.1 Yan Wei and colleagues have raised several interesting concerns regarding our analysis and recommended further validation of our conclusions. We concur that additional, robust studies are indeed necessary to validate our findings. Nonetheless, we are confident that our meta-analysis provides qualitative and significant insights that can be integrated into the clinical decision-making process. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 17, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Pablo Pfister, Brigitta Gahl, Tarek Ismail Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research
Litigation in Gender Affirming Surgery: Reviewing Five Decades of the Medical Malpractice Landscape
The present study sought to analyze malpractice cases related to gender affirming surgery to provide information to physicians as it may serve to minimize the risk of malpractice suits. The Westlaw and Lexis Nexis databases were queried for jury verdicts and settlements related to gender affirming surgery malpractice lawsuits. A total of 26 cases were identified between 1970 and 2020, five of which were determined relevant on further review. Motives included adverse surgical and medical outcomes, and failure to treat. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Martina Brozynski, Olachi Oleru, Nargiz Seyidova, Curtis Rew, Sarah Nathaniel, Peter J. Taub Source Type: research
Taylor flap (Oblique Rectus Abdominus flap) for perineal reconstruction after abdominoperineal resection. Short and long terms morbidity. A single center series of 140 patients.
Abdominoperineal resection (APR) leads to a substantial loss of tissue and a high rate of complications. The Taylor flap is a musculocutaneous flap that is used in reconstruction after APR.Our objectives were to analyze the short and long-term morbidity of reconstruction with a Taylor flap (Oblique Rectus Abdominus flap) after APR and to identify the risk factors for post-operative complications. (Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery)
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - April 16, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: David Boccara, Jeremie H Lefevre, Kevin Serror, Sarah Chatelain, Marie-Charlotte Dutot, Jeremy Kaplan, Maurice Mimoun, Marc Chaouat, Samuel Levy Source Type: research
